OUTDOOR WORSHIP
We welcome you to attend one of Trinity’s outdoor worship experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. We so very much look forward to seeing you and we believe we have developed protocols for these experiences that maintain health and wellness as much as is possible at this time. Please read this thoroughly so you are aware of the guidelines and best practices we will have in place for attendance.
Welcome to Trinity Church
Outdoor Worship
Adult Formation 2022-23
Sundays at 9:30a
Simultaneous, In-Person, AND online.
The Zoom Link will be on the church website and sent each Sunday morning by email to those on our email distribution list.
Adult Forum
The mission of Trinity Church is to be a place where all people, no matter where they come from, no matter where they have been, are welcome to Explore Faith, Embrace Community and Expect to Make a Difference and See a Difference. Each Sunday morning, we come together to engage that part of our life that explores our faith. Trinity's Sunday Adult forum explores topics biblical, theological, spiritual, and communal. Here is a safe place to explore faith with fellow Trinitarians. Here we can challenge ideas, wonder out loud, and celebrate the grace of Jesus.
Simultaneous, In-Person, AND online.
Parents in Conversation
Parents in Conversation gathers each week for coffee
and discussion around various parenting topics, from raising kids in a diverse world to addressing mental health in children. We're known to explore topics like the Enneagram and Brene Brown to enrich our understanding of ourselves and deepen our parenting as well as current issues our youth are facing in a polarized, secularizing culture.
January 8 - February 26, 2023
Adult Forum
Explore the Episcopal Experience
Sundays beginning Jan 8 and running for 8 weeks
9:30a. In the Undercroft
The Episcopal Church is one denomination of Christ’s holy Catholic Church and our identity is unique. In this class, led by the Rector, we will learn how the Episcopal Church came to be and how it continues to offer a unique expression of life in Christ. We will look through the lens of the Book of Common Prayer to understand the Episcopal church’s expressions of faith; namely theology, sacraments, scripture, prayer and holy living. We will also take some time to explore the particular identity of Trinity Church. This class is especially appropriate for those who are new to the Episcopal Church or new to Trinity. Yet, many long-time Episcopalians take this class as a refresher. It’s a great way to get to know others at Trinity as well. Those who take this class will be prepared to be confirmed or received by our Bishop when he visits Trinity. In the Undercroft.
August 28
Adult Forum & Parents in Conversation
August 28
Meet Amy Peterson
9:30a
led by Amy Peterson in the Undercroft AND on Zoom.
Join us for an opportunity to meet our new associate rector. Amy Peterson will share about her life, her passions and her hopes for the future.
September
Adult Forum
September 4
Trinity Connect
9:30a
led by Scott White in the Undercroft AND on Zoom.
Attending this class is a way for those new to Trinity to learn more about the Trinity Community. The class covers the history of Trinity, our mission and ministry, as well as answers questions about our life as a community of faith in Christ.
September 11-25
Cathedrals
9:30a
led by Peter Williams in the Undercroft AND on Zoom.
More information will be available soon.
September 4-25
Bad Parents of the Bible
9:30a
led by Amy Peterson in the Clark Room
Want to know what biblical parenting is? The parents we see in Genesis raise children who murder, steal, and lie…On September 4, Amy will lead us in a discussion about what the Bible is, how it works, and how to approach its more difficult texts. Then over the next few weeks, we’ll walk through Genesis together, revisiting stories from childhood (or reading them for the first time!). This will be a time where all questions and responses to the biblical text are welcome, and we’ll look for what is life-giving in each story, and how to pass these stories on appropriately to our children.
Parents in Conversation
October
Adult Forum
October 2-16
God in Real Life
9:30a
led by Scott White in the Undercroft
The theologian Karl Barth said one should always read the Bible in one hand with the newspaper in the other. Join with the Rector and others to look at the intersection of current events and the Holy Spirit. Trinity’s weekly Friday email will include the link to an article or two to consider before the class if you choose to do so. You do not need to read anything to fully participate, but if you choose you can consider the article(s) ahead of time.
October 2-16
Bad Parents of the Bible (cont. from Sept)
9:30a
led by Amy Peterson in the Clark Room
Want to know what biblical parenting is? The parents we see in Genesis raise children who murder, steal, and lie…On September 4, Amy will lead us in a discussion about what the Bible is, how it works, and how to approach its more difficult texts. Then over the next few weeks, we’ll walk through Genesis together, revisiting stories from childhood (or reading them for the first time!). This will be a time where all questions and responses to the biblical text are welcome, and we’ll look for what is life-giving in each story, and how to pass these stories on appropriately to our children.
Parents in Conversation
Adult Forum & Parents in Conversation
October 23
Vestry Sunday
9:30a
in the Undercroft AND on Zoom.
Led by Scott White and Members of the Vestry. Join the Rector and Vestry of Trinity for an overview of this past year and the year ahead. Meet the individual members of the Vestry. We will share the working groups of the Vestry and the progress they have made on safety, community and mission. We will also review Trinity’s financial well-being.
October 30
Norman Wirzba; Hope for a Wounded World
9:30a
led by Norman Wirzba in the Undercroft AND on Zoom.
Norman Wirzba is the Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Christian Theology and a Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute of Ethics at Duke University. His books include The Way of Love: Recovering the Heart of Christianity; This Sacred Life: Humanity’s Place in a Wounded World; and Agrarian Spirit: Cultivating Faith, Community, and the Land. Join us to hear from him about how to find hope as we receive, share, and celebrate the gifts of God.
November - December
November 6
To Be Announced
November 13
Diocesan Service at Christ School
No Formation for Adults.
Adult Formation
November 27, & December 11, 18
The Great-Grandmothers of Jesus
9:30a
led by Amy Peterson in the Undercroft AND on Zoom.
Genealogies may seem like the most boring parts of Scripture – but for those who read closely, they have much to offer. During Advent, Amy will guide us through the stories of the five women named in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus – Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, the wife of Uriah, and Mary – and we’ll discover what these particular women show us about God’s dream .
Parents in Conversation
November 20, 27, & December 4, 11, 18
Children, Their Parents, Grandparents, and Enneagram Qualities
9:30a
led by Gus Boone in the Clark Room
This three-part series celebrates the Advent themes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace which we experience in the most important of relationships: Family. Some kids indicate their personal types early on, while other kids experiment before there is a clear understanding of type. By age 25 their personality is much in place. Nevertheless, all of us experience Advent themes in the variety of parent-child interactions formed in everyday life.
God places a spark of the divine in each and every child at birth. As adults, we often lose touch with these qualities because they become blanketed by our Egos. The Enneagram helps us learn to let go of our ego states thus the Essence qualities can be reclaimed. The process is of God. We call it Redemption! We Christians may choose it or not.
December 4: Experiencing Advent Qualities/Enneagram Personalities
December 11: The Core Motivations of My Parenting Style
December 18: Parents, Grandparents, and the Core Motivations in Childhood Formation
Faith Formation Beyond Sunday Morning
Men’s Bible Study
Men's Bible Study meets online on Friday mornings at 7:30a for prayer, fellowship, and study. The link for joining is on the homepage of Trinity’s website.
Women’s Bible Study
The group meets simultaneously in-person and online on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00a. for fellowship, prayer, and study.
Rector's Bible Study
Rector’s Bible Study meets online on Thursday evenings from 7-8:00p. We are studying the Synoptic Gospels. As a group, we share fellowship, prayer, and study. All are welcome. The Zoom link to join can be found on the Trinity website.
Contemplative Prayer and Reflection Group
This group meets in the Redwood Chapel and on Zoom, the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:00a. Together we’ll pray and discuss Joan Chittister’s book "Called to Question." Contact Susan Edwards (susan.saic@gmail.com) for more information.
Second Chapter Book Group
Led by Barbara Fotinos, this book club meets every other month on Thursday at 10-11:30 am in the Clark Room. New members are most welcome! Contact Barbara Fotinos (bfotinos@gmail.com) for more information.
Daughters of the King
This is an order for Episcopal women dedicated to prayer, service, and evangelism, which meets regularly to support each other in prayer and spiritual growth.
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Education for Ministry is a four year program overseen by the School of Theology at the University of the South. It covers the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and more (efm.sewanee.edu). You can commit for one year at a time. Trinity hosts two groups and there is room in both groups. This coming year (beginning in September) the meetings will be hybrid with weekly meetings on Monday evenings using Zoom and quarterly in-person get togethers. Contact Peggy Buchanan for information (peg-jack@msn.com).
Trinity Wednesday Bo0k Study
Reimagining our Place in the Story
This hybrid book study group meets every other Wednesday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Clark Room and via Zoom.
Each meeting we host about 6 people in-person and 2-4 online. Most members of the group are Trinitarians. The group has garnered attention of some non-members, who have joined us. We invite any interested participants.
We created a set of intentions that guide our meetings and we follow a simple format.
Intentions include:
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Building relationships, following Jesus into the wilderness, and learning together,
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Practicing making changes where we can, no matter how big or small,
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Committing to the work for a lifetime, making it a lifestyle choice
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Seeking the Third Way of gentleness, creativity, and divestment of power, not only in our antiracism work but in our relationships with each other.
In exploring the works of theologians of color and other African-American authors, we deepen our faith, expand our understanding of Christ’s call for reconciliation, and develop a different perspective of scripture.
We welcome group members to enter into dialogue in a safe and supportive setting with other fellow Trinitarians and church leaders – to discuss questions about the text that can be challenging and uncomfortable.
The group’s journey is to do “the work” of learning what have our black brothers and sisters experienced (and continue to experience in our world), how did (and do) they feel, what have they learned (and what can we learn from them), where did (and do) they find God in the midst of racism, oppression and violence, and most importantly -- what is our role in doing God’s work as fellow Christians.
We share our own stories of personal growth, shame, healing, and where we find hope and opportunity to embrace the larger community of faith that includes all God’s children. We discuss ways we -- as individuals, a group, a community and a world -- can promote social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you are interested in joining us, then please contact Page McCorkle or Sharon Lechner.
